Roofing in Miami, FL

Permits, licenses and your utility

Roofing contractors in Florida are licensed through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, and you can check a license online. A full replacement usually needs a permit from the City of Miami Building Department, and the contractor normally pulls it. Ask for the scope, materials and cleanup in writing before the first shingle comes off.

Homes in Miami: what pros run into

Miami-Dade and Broward are in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where roofs, windows and garage doors must meet tougher wind standards. Much of the city's older housing is concrete block with stucco, which holds up well to wind and termites.

Little Havana's streets hold many small bungalows and duplexes from the 1930s to the 1950s, along with low-rise apartment buildings. Tile and shingle roofs are both common here, and underlayment often wears out before the tiles do.

Roofs in South Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone must meet tougher wind rules, and products need approval for that zone. Hurricane Andrew in 1992 led to Miami-Dade's product approval system and stricter rules that later shaped the statewide Florida Building Code.

A little prep helps

Clear access to the attic so the roofer can check from inside.

When it is time for a pro

Here is what Miami callers mention most:

• Missing or curled shingles
• Leaks around a chimney or skylight
• Ice dams in winter

How we connect you

1. Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
2. We match you with an independent roofing contractor serving Miami.
3. If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.